Bison Glacier National Park

They are not here yet, but they are coming. Bison are one of two ecologically important species who once roamed this area known as Glaciernationalpark, that are no longer present (Caribou are the other). However in collaboration with the Blackfeet Tribe, Parks Canada, private landowners in US/Canada, and NPS units throughout the country, Glacier National Park seeks to restore wild bison to the Chief Mountain area of the park. This could be an exciting project to follow.

 
 
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Production Partner
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

North Bridger Bison Ranch in Walsall Montanan

Spring filming with the incredible views of the North Bridger Bison in Wilsall Montana!

 
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Production Partner
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon

Yellowstone National Park Bison

One of our favorite stops to film bison, Yellowstone National Park

 
 
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Production Partner
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

Grand Teton National Park Bison & Wildlife

Making our way up through the National Parks in the spring looking for bison and finding a whole lot more. The Tetons bison weren’t reachable this time around (behind a few road closures), but their ecological friends were in abundance.

Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon

 
 
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Production Partner
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
 

The Colorado Rockies

Did you know bison once roamed nearly the entire North American Continent? The bison that once roamed the Rocky Mountain region were distinctly different when explorers wrote about them. Rumor has it, “Mountain Bison” were technically a cross between Woods Bison and Plains Bison.
Since bison are a keystone species who have impacted numerous other species, as we travel from park to park, ranch to ranch, filming the story of bison we often take a few moments to collect some b-roll from areas where bison once roamed. Our goal is to have very little stock footage and as much original footage as possible to be used in the film.
 
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Grant Partner
Production Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Heim Land & Bison
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Bison overlooking Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch in Colorado

Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch Limon Colorado

“We prayed for rain, we got it, but it came at a high price” said Shawn Bennett of Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch after discovering a favorite bison cow had been struck by lightening.
Located in Limon, CO Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch, owned by the Thieman and Bennett family, provides Harvest Hosts guests with a glimpse into the realities of ranching. Guests have access to incredible amenities that go above and beyond expectations, while experiencing real life on a bison ranch.
It was an incredible opportunity for us to film on Prairie Ridge! Although we are sorry for the loss from a strike of lightening, we are grateful to have been able to capture the the hardships and rewards of raising bison with the Thieman and Bennett family.
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Production Partner
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Big Basin Prairie Reserve Kansas

Big Basin Prairie Preserve Wildlife Area

Big Basin Prairie Preserve Wildlife Area. The Big Basin Prairie Preserve is 1,818 acres of native mixed grass prairie managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. This area is in the Red Hills region of Kansas. Dick Gehring runs a herd of bison on Big Basin as part of the native species grazing program. What a great example of private ranchers working with State Parks to maintain our public lands.

Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon

NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:

Grant Partner

National Buffalo Foundation

Production Partner

Yanasa TV

Platinum Sponsors

Great Range Brand Bison

Sierra Meat & SeafoodDurham Ranch

TenderBison

Mosquito Park Buffalo

National Buffalo Museum

Canadian Rangeland Bison & Elk

Noble Premium Bison

Gold Sponsors

The Buffalo Wool Co

Bigelow Fields

Texas Bison Association

777 Bison Ranch

Tesoro Ranch

Film Producer:

Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc.

Content Director & Filming Coordinator:

Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

Creative Director and Videographer:

Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

#bison #bisonbison #buffalo #buffalove #kansas #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography

Clover Cliff Ranch Bed & Breakfast – AMAZING

WOW! Who’s ready for a vacation! Wether you just simply love bison, history, frisbee golf, want to experience the Great Plains, or “tie the knot”, Clover Cliff Ranch Bed and Breakfast is an AMAZING place to visit and another chapter of the bison story.
We were given the privilege of staying at the Bed and Breakfast while filming… truly a charming and beautiful place. The breakfast is a 3 course meal… it’s amazing, you should try it.
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
#bison #bisonbison #buffalo #buffalove #kansas #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography
 

Black Kettle Buffalo Kansas

Many of you might know this guy… we recently spent an afternoon visiting Dick Gehring of Black Kettle Buffalo in Moundridge, KS. Dick has been working with bison for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge.
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Gold Sponsors
#bison #bisonbison #buffalo #buffalove #kansas #wildlife #wildlifeconservation

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Kansas

Spring calving season for bison on the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge/The Friends of Maxwell in Canton, Kansas
Screenshots from filming for NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
Film Producer:
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon https://nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Grant Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
#bison #bisonbison #buffalo #buffalove #kansas #wildlife #wildlifeconservationMa